Dec 15, 2025 · In addition, the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (part of Special Procedures) is the only non-treaty-based UN mechanism with the power to investigate specific complaints …

Arbitrary detention exposes the victim to the possibility of further violations, including torture or other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment; enforced and involuntary …

Jan 9, 2025 · GENEVA - In two landmark decisions, the UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia remained responsible for the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers redirected or …

International human rights law provides a clear and universal framework relating to detention, enshrined by the following standards:

À propos de la détention Tout individu a droit à la liberté. Le droit international des droits de l’homme reconnaît toutefois que la privation de liberté est parfois justifiée, par exemple dans le …

The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s draft Principles and Guidelines on remedies and procedures on the right of anyone deprived of his or her liberty to bring proceedings before a …

Oct 6, 2025 · The mandate of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention was most recently extended by Human Rights Council resolution 60/8 of 6 October 2025 for a further three-year …

1. Introduction detention on remand and administrative detention in international human rights law. In so doing, it will, inter alia, deal in some depth with the reasons justifying arrest and …

Scope of the Body of Principles These principles apply for the protection of all persons under any form of detention or imprisonment. Use of Terms For the purposes of the Body of Principles: …

Le droit international des droits de l’homme établit un cadre universel clair en matière de détention qui est consacré par les normes ci-dessous.